New emergency grants for students, better sleep, and more student news
Thursday, May 7, 2020
EMERGENCY GRANTS
CARES Act emergency funding is now available for UO students eligible to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Grants will be distributed to students experiencing hardship due to the coronovirus pandemic. Students can request CARES Act funds by completing an online emergency aid application. Requests will be reviewed over the next two weeks.
The UO Libraries and OPA Undergraduate Poetry Prize will award two students $500 for high-quality works of poetry. Application deadline is May 22.
The UO Libraries Undergraduate Research Awardswill award students who demonstrate high-quality academic work and research skills up to $1,500. Application deadline is May 29.
The Accessible Education Center is working to improve access and engagement in remote learning with a spring workshop series.
Tune in to the new Duck Trails mental health and wellness podcast from the University Counseling Center. Topics include what to expect when calling a crisis line and tips for better sleep.
VIRTUAL EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS
Create a fun woodworking project at home with the Craft Center's Garage Woodworkingworkshop Friday, May 8, 2:00–3:00 p.m. Registration required.
Join the Global Cafe with K.Aire to meet the stars and talk about what it means to be bold Friday, May 8 at 3:00 p.m. on Zoom.
Watch and learn ceramic handbuilding techniques with the Craft Center's Handbuilt Pottery workshop Tuesday, May 12, 4:00–5:00 p.m. Registration required.
Discuss Social Justice During Social Distancing with graduate theater group "Rehearsals for LIfe" to learn about different perspectives and experiences Tuesday, May 12, 4:00–5:30 p.m.
FUN FACT
In 1981, UO biologist George Streisinger was the first person to clone a vertebrate, the zebra fish.
The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.